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Set within a nightmarish library that seems to defy reality, the story follows three imprisoned individuals who devise a daring escape plan. Illustrated panels enhance the surreal atmosphere, blending horror and fantasy with contemporary themes of confinement and perseverance.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: 村上春樹
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